Special Education Legal Consortium (SELC)

Spring 2025 Virtual Workshops

Lines and Layers: Understanding the Framework of Special Education Discipline

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Like the sketch before a painting, we need strong lines before we get started filling in the rest of the pictures — these are the legal foundations, procedural protections, and ethical framing. Before any artist begins their work, they start with a solid sketch—just as in discipline, we need a clear understanding of the legal and ethical framework to create a fair and effective system. In this session, we’ll dive into the lines that shape special education discipline and the layers that add complexity to each student’s story.

Intent, Impact & Interpretation: Getting the Full Picture in MDRs

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs) are one of the most critical—and misunderstood—moments in the discipline process for students with disabilities. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the “art” of MDRs: how to interpret behavior in context, honor legal protections, and ensure student rights are not painted over in moments of crisis. Using the lens of an artist, we’ll learn how to zoom in on the details (disability, behavior, IEP implementation) and zoom out to see the broader picture (school climate, bias, support systems). Because when it comes to discipline decisions, every brushstroke matters.

Blend Don’t Blur: Inclusive Discipline with Every Student in Mind

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

In this session, we’ll zoom out from individual cases and take a wide-angle look at the schoolwide canvas. What happens when we stop trying to fit students into rigid frames and instead incorporate and design systems that adapt, include, and respond? Using the metaphor of mixing paint, we’ll explore how to blend supports across teams, tiers, and practices—without blurring the unique needs of students with disabilities.

What to Expect

The 2025 Special Education Legal Consortium will be a fully-virtual event. To provide greater flexibility, we are offering three one-hour virtual sessions held over three consecutive weeks.

These virtual trainings will offer all the benefits of our in-person events—expert speakers, interactive Q&A, and exclusive materials—with the added convenience of a virtual format.

Event Cost

Individual Webinars: $95 per webinar
All Three Webinars: $195

Please Note: One device per registration

Billing and Purchase Orders

Lozano Smith does not require a Purchase Order to confirm registration for this event. All attendees will receive an invoice that can be submitted to your Accounts Payable department.

Credit Card

Please contact Lozano Smith’s accounting department to process credit card information. The department can be reached at 800.445.9430.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will be accepted for a full refund, until one week prior to each event. Cancellations will not be accepted after this date. If you are unable to attend you will have the option to transfer your registration to someone else or receive workshop materials following the workshop. Please contact clientservices@lozanosmith.com to request event materials if you are unable to attend.

Capacity

The attendance capacity of these webinars are limited. We will close registration when capacity is reached. Please use a school district or public agency email address when registering. This event is reserved for school district or public agency employees only. Please contact Client Services for more information or with any questions.

Contact Information

Client Services:
Phone: 1.800.445.9430
Email: clientservices@lozanosmith.com

Address:
Lozano Smith
7404 N. Spalding Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720